What wine goes with pad thai?
Pad thai hits every flavor button at once — tamarind sour, palm-sugar sweet, fish-sauce salt, peanut richness. The wine needs its own sweet-sour balance to stay audible in the conversation.
Vouvray demi-sec
Chenin blanc — honeyed but fresh
Its sweet-tart tension mirrors the tamarind and palm sugar at the heart of the dish.
Shop Vouvray demi-sec from ~$18 · Vivino ↗Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer
Dry Riesling (Clare Valley)
Lime-driven, bone dry
If you prefer dry: laser acidity and lime notes echo the fresh lime squeeze on top.
Shop Dry Riesling (Clare Valley) from ~$16 · Vivino ↗Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer
Rosé of pinot noir
Delicate, berry-fresh
Gentle fruit handles the shrimp and peanuts; refreshing against moderate heat.
Shop Rosé of pinot noir from ~$15 · Vivino ↗Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer
Sommelier's tip
Extra chili flakes? Shift sweeter — the Vouvray handles heat the dry Riesling can’t.
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